This species is present in most of Europe [1] and in Asia, from Siberia to Japan.

The mainly feed on leaves of European Aspen (Populus tremula).

Larvae are mature in September and overwinter in the wood.

The damage caused is often very serious and leads to death the plants.

[2][3][4] It is sometimes reported that there are records of use of Willow species (Salix spp.)